V6 1lE vs HHR SS

jricharc · 08-27-2018, 12:10 PM

So I am trying to decide if I should pull the trigger on a V6 1LE. I have an '08 HHR SS that is tuned and has quite a few performance mods but I have 124k miles on it. It has been one of the best vehicles I have ever owned as far as performance and usability. It's very practical for me since I have 2 boys that play baseball and I am always hauling them and their gear to the fields. So I found a local V6 1LE that has $10k off sticker, now I know this is a great deal but all the HHR SS folks are telling me I am crazy to consider a V6 Camaro, how do they run? My wife has a '17 Impala w/ the 3.6 and it's got decent power but its nothing like my 2.0 LNF?

I know a Camaro isnt an ideal family vehicle but we have the Impala and I am not in the market to spend $40k for a sedan with any decent performance.

jpdaugherty · 08-27-2018, 01:51 PM

V6 1LE on paper and performance wise is right there with an E46 M3. It's a ton of car for the money! Have you watched Motor Trends head 2 head with it and the M2? It's helluvah car

jricharc · 08-27-2018, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jpdaugherty

V6 1LE on paper and performance wise is right there with an E46 M3. It's a ton of car for the money! Have you watched Motor Trends head 2 head with it and the M2? It's helluvah car

I have not and will check it out, I am thinking now is the time to buy if I want to since the '19 model is coming out and not many people are looking for the V6 1LE and most V6 buyers don't want a manual.

shootamc58 · 08-27-2018, 04:03 PM

i would do that deal. The camaro is a great platform and that particular setup is fantastic for the money. No offense, but a camaro is imho more easier on the eyes too.

Bad Anvil Garage · 08-27-2018, 04:05 PM

The Camaro barely has a functional back seat and a trunk hole 1/4 the size of the trunk. It's a great car... but not a great family car.

shootamc58 · 08-27-2018, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Anvil Garage

The Camaro barely has a functional back seat and a trunk hole 1/4 the size of the trunk. It's a great car... but not a great family car.

Good point. Any chance he can buy the camaro and keep the hhr for family I wonder. Can't imagine a dealer is giving any real good trade value for that car.

Bad Anvil Garage · 08-27-2018, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by shootamc58

Good point. Any chance he can buy the camaro and keep the hhr for family I wonder. Can't imagine a dealer is giving any real good trade value for that car.

IDK... the HHR is pretty old so maybe it's paid off? If so, best to keep it.

kropscamaro16 · 08-27-2018, 04:33 PM

i used to have a cobalt ss turbo and went to 1ss and it was such a change lol but never driven a 1le v6

jricharc · 08-27-2018, 05:20 PM

It’s paid off but I would sell it outright rather than trade it in and get raped on that deal. My wife has an impala that we would use for trips and such but I don’t want to get something impractical but I do want something enjoyable to drive. There is a local 2016 SS w/ 9k miles but it’s $40k and I don’t want to spend that kind of coin on something the kids will be in. That’s why this deal caught my eye, $24k for a fun car that won’t break the bank was what peaked my intrest.

Need4Camaro · 08-27-2018, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Anvil Garage

The Camaro barely has a functional back seat and a trunk hole 1/4 the size of the trunk. It's a great car... but not a great family car.

Ah they'll be okay....

I'm not giving up my Camaro's if / when I get married

Yendor · 08-28-2018, 11:30 AM

If your kids are in car seats still great, they will fit. If they need any leg room you're gonna have a bad time. These cars have very little to no rear leg room.

jricharc · 08-28-2018, 03:34 PM

Mine are 6 and 9 both boys that are pretty tall already. I am going to have to go look at one with the family and see how it would work out.

Stocktastic · 08-28-2018, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jricharc

It’s paid off but I would sell it outright rather than trade it in and get raped on that deal. My wife has an impala that we would use for trips and such but I don’t want to get something impractical but I do want something enjoyable to drive. There is a local 2016 SS w/ 9k miles but it’s $40k and I don’t want to spend that kind of coin on something the kids will be in. That’s why this deal caught my eye, $24k for a fun car that won’t break the bank was what peaked my intrest.

What do you want for it? Those LNF cars are a ton of fun!

jricharc · 08-29-2018, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Stocktastic

What do you want for it? Those LNF cars are a ton of fun!

I haven't decided if I want to sell it yet, thats why its such a tough decision for me. It's practical and a blast to drive.

08-27-2018, 12:10 PM	#1
jricharc Drives: 2008 HHR SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 22	V6 1lE vs HHR SS So I am trying to decide if I should pull the trigger on a V6 1LE. I have an '08 HHR SS that is tuned and has quite a few performance mods but I have 124k miles on it. It has been one of the best vehicles I have ever owned as far as performance and usability. It's very practical for me since I have 2 boys that play baseball and I am always hauling them and their gear to the fields. So I found a local V6 1LE that has $10k off sticker, now I know this is a great deal but all the HHR SS folks are telling me I am crazy to consider a V6 Camaro, how do they run? My wife has a '17 Impala w/ the 3.6 and it's got decent power but its nothing like my 2.0 LNF? I know a Camaro isnt an ideal family vehicle but we have the Impala and I am not in the market to spend $40k for a sedan with any decent performance.

08-27-2018, 04:33 PM	#8
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 10,130	i used to have a cobalt ss turbo and went to 1ss and it was such a change lol but never driven a 1le v6 __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

08-28-2018, 11:30 AM	#11
Yendor Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 661	If your kids are in car seats still great, they will fit. If they need any leg room you're gonna have a bad time. These cars have very little to no rear leg room. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue

08-27-2018, 01:51 PM	#2
jpdaugherty Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 111	V6 1LE on paper and performance wise is right there with an E46 M3. It's a ton of car for the money! Have you watched Motor Trends head 2 head with it and the M2? It's helluvah car

08-27-2018, 04:03 PM	#4
shootamc58 Drives: 2018 zl1 1le Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: indianapolis Posts: 72	i would do that deal. The camaro is a great platform and that particular setup is fantastic for the money. No offense, but a camaro is imho more easier on the eyes too.

08-27-2018, 04:05 PM	#5
Bad Anvil Garage Drives: 2000 GMPPSV SS & 2020 2SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 679	The Camaro barely has a functional back seat and a trunk hole 1/4 the size of the trunk. It's a great car... but not a great family car.

08-27-2018, 05:20 PM	#9
jricharc Drives: 2008 HHR SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 22	It’s paid off but I would sell it outright rather than trade it in and get raped on that deal. My wife has an impala that we would use for trips and such but I don’t want to get something impractical but I do want something enjoyable to drive. There is a local 2016 SS w/ 9k miles but it’s $40k and I don’t want to spend that kind of coin on something the kids will be in. That’s why this deal caught my eye, $24k for a fun car that won’t break the bank was what peaked my intrest.

08-28-2018, 03:34 PM	#12
jricharc Drives: 2008 HHR SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 22	Mine are 6 and 9 both boys that are pretty tall already. I am going to have to go look at one with the family and see how it would work out.

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